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Types of Cryptocurrencies - INI
Cryptocurrency types include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple (XRP), Litecoin, and others, each being digital assets with different purposes and technical characteristics. Bitcoin is designed as a store of value, Ethereum as a smart contract platform, XRP for accelerating international remittances, and Litecoin as an everyday payment method. These cryptocurrencies share the common feature of being based on blockchain technology and operating on decentralized networks, but differ in technical aspects such as consensus algorithms, processing speed, fees, and supply limits.
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Bitcoin
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Litecoin
DeFi
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[item.bitcoin]
code=BTC
slug=bitcoin
name=Bitcoin
description=The world's first cryptocurrency, widely recognized as a store of value.
blockTime=~10 minutes
category=Layer 1 / Payment
consensusAlgorithm=Proof of Work (PoW)
launchYear=2009
primaryUse=Store of value, payment method
supplyCap=21,000,000 BTC
symbol=BTC
[item.ethereum]
code=ETH
slug=ethereum
name=Ethereum
description=A programmable blockchain platform that enables smart contracts.
blockTime=~12 seconds
category=Layer 1 / Smart Contract Platform
consensusAlgorithm=Proof of Stake (PoS)
launchYear=2015
primaryUse=Smart contracts, DeFi, NFTs, dApps
supplyCap=No hard cap (deflationary mechanics)
symbol=ETH
[item.ripple]
code=XRP
slug=ripple
name=Ripple (XRP)
description=A cryptocurrency providing high-speed international remittance solutions for financial institutions.
blockTime=~3-5 seconds
category=Payment / Remittance
consensusAlgorithm=Ripple Protocol Consensus Algorithm (RPCA)
launchYear=2012
primaryUse=Cross-border remittances, inter-bank settlements
supplyCap=100,000,000,000 XRP (pre-mined)
symbol=XRP
[item.litecoin]
code=LTC
slug=litecoin
name=Litecoin
description=A payment cryptocurrency based on Bitcoin with faster processing capabilities.
blockTime=~2.5 minutes
category=Layer 1 / Payment
consensusAlgorithm=Proof of Work (PoW - Scrypt)
launchYear=2011
primaryUse=Everyday payments, micropayments
supplyCap=84,000,000 LTC
symbol=LTC